SGAE
Sociedad General de Autores y Editores
Spain's author society; covers Spanish-speaking Latin America via reciprocals.
About SGAE
SGAE is Spain's collective management organization for authors and publishers. Founded in 1899, it handles both performance and mechanical royalties for Spanish creators and manages rights for international works used in Spain.
Spain's significance extends well beyond its borders. As the gateway to the broader Spanish-speaking world, SGAE's relationships with Latin American societies make it an important node in the global music rights network. The explosion of Latin music globally has increased SGAE's importance.
Spain has a vibrant domestic music scene spanning flamenco, pop, reggaeton, and electronic music, with major festivals like Primavera Sound and Sónar generating significant performance royalties.
How SGAE works
Spanish Market Licensing
SGAE licenses all public performances and mechanical reproductions of music across Spain.
Latin Connection
SGAE's relationships with Latin American societies facilitate cross-border royalty flows for Spanish-language music.
Festival Revenue
Spain's major music festival scene generates significant performance royalties collected by SGAE.
Distribution
SGAE distributes royalties to members and international rights holders through reciprocal agreements.
Why SGAE matters for songwriters
Spain is served by SGAE for performance & mechanical royalties. Without direct registration, international songwriters rely on reciprocal agreements — which typically add 12–24 months of delay before royalties reach you.
Frequently asked questions about SGAE
Does SGAE cover Latin America?
No — each Latin American country has its own society. But SGAE has strong reciprocal relationships with LatAm societies, facilitating collection for Spanish-language works across borders.
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